3204 Beechcraft Dr
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Penn Draw Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (56 Rentals)
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2820 Dart Dr
AlexandriaVA22306
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$1,292 - $1,800
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityLongview Terrace Apartments
2900-2915 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314
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$1,300 - $2,500
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCityside Huntington Metro
6034 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22303
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$1,435 - $4,626
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$1,360 - $4,551
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$1,435 - $4,626
Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes
2722 Arlington DrAlexandria, VA 22306
2059 Huntington Ave
AlexandriaVA22303
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$1,480 - $3,000
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHaven Huntley Meadows
7300 Jon Paul DrAlexandria, VA 22306
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$1,500 - $1,950
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityNormandy Hill Apartments
135 Normandy Hill DrAlexandria, VA 22304
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$1,599 - $2,113
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLafayette Apartments
7136 Groveton Gardens RdAlexandria, VA 22306
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$1,599 - $2,119
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMeadow Woods
3308 Lockheed BlvdAlexandria, VA 22306
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$1,611 - $2,401
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Residences at North Hill
7201 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
806 Jefferson St
AlexandriaVA22314
2237 Farrington Ave
AlexandriaVA22303
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$1,670 - $2,550
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBeacon Hill
3100 Southgate DrAlexandria, VA 22306
2618 Fort Farnsworth Rd
AlexandriaVA22303
2633 Fort Farnsworth Rd
AlexandriaVA22303
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$1,720 - $3,917
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Point at Eisenhower Square
2827 Telek PlAlexandria, VA 22314
2624 Wagon Dr
AlexandriaVA22303
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$1,849 - $4,755
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Belhaven Apartments
6375 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
2301 Farrington Ave
AlexandriaVA22303
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$1,900 - $3,868
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$1,787 - $3,755
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$1,900 - $3,868
The Courts at Huntington Station
5950 Grand Pavilion WayAlexandria, VA 22303
1016 Prince St
AlexandriaVA22314
5709 Indian Ct
AlexandriaVA22303
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$1,947 - $5,586
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$1,947 - $5,586
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The Foundry
2470 Mandeville LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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$1,952 - $9,788
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAspire Huntington Station
5919 Ashlar WayAlexandria, VA 22303
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$1,974 - $2,415
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRose Hill Apartments
6198 Rose Hill DrAlexandria, VA 22310
6431 Richmond Hwy, Unit 201, Unit 201
6431 Richmond Hwy
AlexandriaVA22306
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$1,990 - $5,316
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSouth Alex
2803 Poag StAlexandria, VA 22303
6507 10th St
AlexandriaVA22307
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$2,053 - $8,411
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now800 Carlyle
800 John Carlyle StAlexandria, VA 22314
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$2,077 - $3,956
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDylan & Reese
2455 Mandeville AveAlexandria, VA 22314
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$2,090 - $9,995
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMAA Carlyle Square
501 Holland LnAlexandria, VA 22314
6621 Wakefield Dr
AlexandriaVA22307
706 S Fayette St
AlexandriaVA22314
4852 Eisenhower Ave
AlexandriaVA22333
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$2,1082 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 712
2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 527
2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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$2,115 - $12,691
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLincoln Old Town
401 Holland LnAlexandria, VA 22314
6431 Richmond Hwy
AlexandriaVA22306
6614 Boulevard View
AlexandriaVA22307
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Mount Vernon Gardens
7417-7421 Fordson RdAlexandria, VA 22306
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Carydale East Apartments
2727 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22314
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The Ellsworth
2801 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Jefferson Gardens
5877 Monticello RdAlexandria, VA 22303
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Huntington Gardens Apartments
2817-2841 Fairhaven AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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Olde Towne West
500-524 S Alfred StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Kings Gardens
6300 S Kings HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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Cherry Arms
7131 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
2322 Glendale Terrace
AlexandriaVA22303
2330 Glendale Terrace
AlexandriaVA22303
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Penn Draw, Alexandria, VA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Penn Draw?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Draw Studio Apartments | $1,849 | $1,292 | $2,656 |
| Penn Draw 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $1,435 | $3,186 |
| Penn Draw 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,759 | $1,629 | $8,319 |
| Penn Draw 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $2,290 | $5,151 |
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Cheapest Available Penn Draw Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penn Draw area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Cityside Huntington Metro priced from $1,300. Riverside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,404. Here are the most affordable Penn Draw apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,404 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
| Haven Huntley Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,480 |
| Meadow Woods | Patrick Henry | 2BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 1 Bedroom+Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| The Residences at North Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,611 |
| Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,670 |
| Beacon Hill | Piper | Studio,1BA | $1,670 |
| Cherry Arms | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,747 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Draw, VA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penn Draw area is the $2.12 price per square foot 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom Model at Kings Gardens in the in the Valley View neighborhood starting from $1,762. The second greatest value Penn Draw apartment is the The Ramsey Model at Rose Hill Apartments starting at $2,005 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penn Draw apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Rose Hill Apartments | The Ramsey | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| The Shelby | Junior One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| The Courts at Huntington Station | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Meadow Woods | Patrick Henry | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| The Residences at North Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Haven Huntley Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio ,1BA | $3.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penn Draw Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Penn Draw?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Penn Draw is under $1,747.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Penn Draw?
The cheapest apartment in Penn Draw is Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,430, while the average apartment in Penn Draw costs $2,692.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Penn Draw?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 32 regular apartments in Penn Draw that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Penn Draw?
Cheap apartments in Penn Draw have an average cost of $207 which is $2,485 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Penn Draw.
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